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Provided this is accurate, does anyone think KW will do anything to fill this potential hole? I say potential because who knows if Person would have even made the team let alone the rotation. There's not much in the way of free agents out there, but what about John Burkett or Garrett Stephenson? Neither are long term solutions...probably no more than a season or two, but Person is in that same boat. This off-season has been very frustrating. Even though I think the Sox have a chance at the division, KW's moves (or lack thereof) have been less than exciting. I was actually pleased by the Person signing. I figured he could have added somthing to the team. No that he's blown out his achilles (supposedly), it is just another disappointment.

I know it's way too early to actually foresee how many games each SP will win, but in order for the Sox to do well this year, the pitchers are going to have to step up. Our offense is pretty good...we will score some runs. It's keeping the other team from scoring more that's key. So, figuring a trigger is not pulled and we do not acquire another SP, how do we think each pitcher will do...win-wise at least? Better yet, how many games do they need to win? Here's my thought: Loaiza - 16 Buehrle - 18 Garland - 15 (he really needs to show he can pitch this year) Schoeneweis - 13 Person (my guess as the #5) - 11 Will this happen? I don't know. It sure would be nice to see those double digit wins for each pitcher, but it may be wishful thinking. In reality, I do see Loaiza and Buehrle winning upper teens each. As far as Garland, he shows flashes of being a great pitcher. He needs to do that all year! The #4 and #5 slots are a crap shoot...like every other year. Let's hope for the best.

Thank you!

It seems like most of us have the same idea for the rotation and lineup, with only small differences here and there. The bullpen and bench have a few more variations. So, here's my unoriginal guess: Rotation Loaiza Buehrle Garland Schoeneweis Person Bullpen Koch (closer) Marte Takatsu Politte Wunsch Wright Santiago Lineup 2B - Harris LF - Lee RF - Ordonez DH - Thomas 1B - Konerko 3B - Crede SS - Valentin CF - Rowand C - Olivo Bench Uribe Alomar Benard Of course this could all get tossed out if any trades happen, but who really thinks a trade will happen? Especially involving another SP?